Spray Painter

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a motivated Spray Painter to join our heavy industry workshop in Archerfield, Qld. You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and coatings, and operate spray painting equipment on large-scale components.

The role requires a current Open Class QLD Driver Licence and a Certificate III, with casual ongoing employment and a standard Monday to Friday roster. Applications are treated with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience with surface preparation and spray painting is preferred.
• Read work orders and technical drawings to determine painting requirements.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in a heavy industry workshop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy equipment, components, and machinery surfaces for painting through sanding, masking, cleaning, and surface treatment.
• Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings to Caterpillar machinery, components, and parts using spray-painting equipment.
• Operate and maintain spray guns, paint booths, compressors, and associated equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure painted surfaces meet company and OEM standards.
• Repair paint defects, chips, scratches, and coating imperfections as required.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and technical documentation to determine painting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with boilermakers, fitters, mechanics, and other workshop personnel to meet production schedules.

Education

Certificate III

Open Class QLD Drivers Licence

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and safety-conscious individual to join our team and deliver high-quality paint finishes on large-scale components. As a Spray Painter working in a heavy industry workshop, you will be responsible for surface preparation, priming, and spray painting of heavy equipment, parts, and components to meet high standards of durability and appearance.

What's on offer:

• Location: Archerfield, Qld
• Roster: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Type: Casual - Ongoing position

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare heavy equipment, components, and machinery surfaces for painting through sanding, masking, cleaning, and surface treatment
• Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings to Caterpillar machinery, components, and parts using spray-painting equipment
• Operate and maintain spray guns, paint booths, compressors, and associated equipment
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure painted surfaces meet company and OEM standards
• Repair paint defects, chips, scratches, and coating imperfections as required
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and technical documentation to determine painting requirements
• Work collaboratively with boilermakers, fitters, mechanics, and other workshop personnel to meet production schedules

What we are looking for:

• Current Open Class QLD Drivers Licence
• Certificate III

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence and only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

The Haynes Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer.